Ink-well.



C. E. TANNEWITZ.

INK WELL.

APPLICATION FILED AuG.2 1915.

Patented Apr. 11, 1916.

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INK-WELL.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 11, 1916.

Application led'August 2, 1915. Serial No. 43,1235.

To all whom t may concern.: 4

Be it known that I, CARL E. TANNEWITZ, a citizen of the United States, residing at Grand Rapids, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Ink-lVells, of which the following is a speciication.

This invention relates to improvements in ink wells. v

The main objects of this invention are: First, to provide an ink well of the type comprising a holder and a removable ink receptacle with an improved cover. Second, to provide in an ink well of the type described an improved cover which effectively closes the ink receptacle even though it bei. arranged in the holder in an inclined or structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed.v description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following v specification.

The invention is clearly defined and point-1v ed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

l Figure I is a plan view of an ink well embodying the features of my invention. Fig. II is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. I. Fig. III is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Fig. I. Fig. IV is a horizontal section on a line correspondingto line 4-4 of Fig. III. Fig. V is a detail vertical section showing the cover slightly raised and illustrating the adjustability of the closure. Fig. lVI is a detail section similar to that of Fig. III, through the holder and receptacle showing the adjustability of the cover to a receptacle in an inclined position. Fig. VII is a detail vertical section through the holder and receptacle, similar to that of Fig. II, further showing the adjustability of the ink receptacle closure to a receptacle in an inclined position.

In the drawings similar reference chary -acters refer to similar partsl throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawings, l representsl a support, suchv as the topl of a desk or the like, having a hole 2 therein for the holder barrel 3. This holder barrelis formed of sheet metal rolled into cylindrical form and is provided with a rim 4 at its upper edge adapted to rest on the surfaceof-the support in a suitable couiitersink therein, if 'prefer-red. Theedges of the barrel are slightly separated at 5 so vthat the barrelrmay beV sprung into the opening 'and expanding j therein grip the `opening for retaining the holder. Toothlike lugs 6 are struck-out from the barrel to assist in retaining it in the support. .The-barrel is provided with rests 7 for the ink receptacle 8. These rests 7 are struck in from the holder-barrel which is also vprovided with lateral receptacle supports 9 and 10. The rests 7 arey arranged so that the upper edge of the receptacle is a substantial distancebelow the rim 4. The

cover 11; is hinged to the rim at 12. The

cover has ,a portionvl rearwardly of its hinges lso that by 'pressure thereon thecover The rim is also notched at 14 .to

is raised. facilitate the opening vof thevcover, The cover, hinges are arranged so that the cover closes into the rim and lis flush with the top thereof. preferably of moisture-proof and noncorrodible material is provided for the ink receptacle 8. The material commonly known to the trade as vulcanized cotton fiber and thegrades or brands known by the trade names of Bakelite and Condensite are found to be satisfactory for these closures. This closure is loosely mounted on the headed studs 16 depending from the cover, the studs being arranged through holes 17 in the closure and the holes being of such size as to allow vertical and tilting adjustment of the closure. y arranged the closure isA opened with the cover and swings out of the way when the cover is open. lVhen the cover is closed this closure rests upon and adjusts itself tothe top of the receptacle and is supported so as to adjust itself to the top of the receptacle although the receptacle may be ina tilted position or the top be in an inclined position. This insures an effective closure for the ink receptacle preventing undue evaporation of the A disk-like closure member 15v With the parts thus ink and protecting it from dust and it also prevents the moisture of evaporation reaching the cover and corroding the same.

I have illustrated and described my improvements as I have adapted and embodied the same in ink wells adapted to be inserted in desk tops. Certain features are readily adaptable and desirable for use in other forms of ink Wells. I have not illustrated or describedY such modifications or embodiments as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

I-Iaving thus described my invention, what I claim as .new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: y

l. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor comprising a barrel having inwardly projecting receptacle supporting lugs, a rim for said barrel, a cover hinged to said rim and adapted to close into the same, a moisture-proof and non-corrodible closure disk for said ink receptacle, and stud-like headed supports on which said closure disk is loosely mounted depending from said cover.

2. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor comprising a barrel having inwardly projecting receptacle supporting lugs, a rim for said barrel, a cover hinged to said rim and adapted to close into the same, and a moisture-proof non-corrodible closure disk for said ink receptacle loosely mounted on said cover forV vertical and tilting movement whereby it is adapted to adjust itself to and rest upon the invests Y top of the ink receptacle when said cover is closed.

3. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor, a cover hinged to said holder, a closure disk for said ink receptacle, and stud-like supports on which said closure disk is loosely mounted depending from said cover.

4L. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor, a cover hinged to said holder, and a moisture-proof non-corrodible closure disk for said ink receptacle loosely mounted on said cover for vertical and tilting movement whereby it is adapted to adjust itself to and rest upon the top of the ink receptacle when said cover is closed.

5. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor, a cover hinged to said holder, and a closure for said ink receptacle loosely mounted on said cover for vertical and tilting movement whereby it is adapted to adjust itself to the ink receptacle when said cover is closed.

6. In an ink well, the combination of an ink receptacle, a holder therefor, a cover hinged to said holder, and a closure for said ink receptacle adjustably mounted on said cover so that it may adjust itself to the ink receptacle when said cover is closed.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

CARL E. TANNEWITZ. [L s] Witnesses:

JOSEPHINE TANNEWITZ, THERESA CRYDERMAN.

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